Mysterious Revival

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No matter whether it was Chen Yi's actions, or Liu Jun and others struggling to survive in the Ghost Domain, or even the headquarters' Cao Yanhua planning a rescue operation... none of these activities were directly related to Yang Jian for the time being.

The reason he made the trip tonight was not that he wanted to handle these matters.

Instead, he figured that if things became unmanageable, he would still need to arrange for others to take care of them. Rather than doing that, it would be better to see the situation first—it's always better than being caught off guard by a sudden incident.

"The Ghost Envoy's Ghost Domain has disappeared, and the ghost paintings' Ghost Domain has also vanished; it seems likely that this time, the incident has been resolved," Yang Jian thought as he strolled through the bustling streets, his head slightly lowered in contemplation.

"That's right, after all, the best resources were used this time, and the top ghost controllers were arranged. If they couldn't handle it, the situation would have collapsed long ago, and it wouldn't have lasted until today."

He slightly raised his head to observe the stream of vehicles and pedestrians on the street.

The scene was still brilliantly illuminated, flowers blossoming like brocade, and pedestrians walked leisurely while couples played and laughed among themselves, as if the terrible supernatural event occurring in the suburbs was completely unrelated to this place.

How could these people know that if tonight's situation was not handled and ghosts entered here, the international metropolis, bustling with activity, would collapse in an instant?

Death would come to everyone.

"In the case of S-level supernatural events, the most dangerous aspect is not the insolubility of ghosts, but rather, the ghost controllers are very likely to face an Upper Ghost. If the number of people in contact with the ghost does not hold the advantage, then despair will infinitely expand... After all, the more ghosts there are, the higher the chance of being killed by one, and an inescapable Ghost Domain is also a common feature of S-level supernatural events."

Yang Jian recalled the Hungry Ghost incident and then compared it with the Ghost Envoy incident.

He summarized some personal experiences.

Especially in the aspect of the Ghost Domain, which is the hardest to deal with since, until now, ghost controllers who can possess a Ghost Domain are pitifully few.

As far as Yang Jian knew, only Liu Jun from headquarters had a Ghost Domain. Apart from him, someone within his circle of friends also had one.

But their Ghost Domains should not be compared to his own.

After all, Yang Jian's Ghost Domain had already managed to invade the Ghost Envoy's Ghost Domain.

So, in a certain field, he still held the advantage.

But this advantage didn't really say much, because the ghosts that ghost controllers possess are different, and it is only natural for their abilities to vary.

Before long

After taking a stroll around the streets, Yang Jian chose to return to the Ping'an Hotel to rest.

However, just as he took the elevator to his room's floor and approached the door, the door to the neighboring room suddenly opened.

"I thought you wouldn't be coming back so late," a pleasant voice said with a lazy yawn. It belonged to a slender woman dressed in a black dress, reminiscent of a model walking down the runway.

Li Yao?

Yang Jian's gaze shifted, and he looked at her. "Have you been waiting here for me all this time?"

"Otherwise, what would I be doing here?" Li Yao leaned against the door frame with a charming smile; "You must have received the message I sent you earlier."

"I did receive your text during the day; are the people from our circle planning to take action against me?"

Upon finishing his question, Yang Jian's brows furrowed, "You had already sent a message during the day, and now you come to my place to talk about this matter; does that mean there has been a change of plan on their side?"

Li Yao walked over with a smile, took Yang Jian's arm, and said, "Come to your room, and I'll tell you there."

"Alright," Yang Jian said, giving her a deep look before turning his gaze away.

Although Li Yao seemed very close to him, he actually detested this woman in his heart, but he had grown accustomed to hiding his emotions, so he always appeared cold and impassive no matter the situation.

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This wasn't directed at her alone; Yang Jian had long sensed that his emotional responses as a human were gradually fading away.

They proceeded to the room.

Yang Jian sat casually on the sofa, "Don't worry, there's no surveillance here. If you're not comfortable, our conversation can take place within the Ghost Domain."

"Are you sure it's wise to use your ghost's power so casually?" Li Yao curled up her legs, leaning against Yang Jian's shoulder, and said playfully.

"There won't be any big issues for a while. I'm different from the other ghost controllers," Yang Jian responded with a cold tone but exuded confidence.

Having survived two S-level supernatural events and experienced several brushes with death, he had unconsciously left others far behind on the path of controlling fierce ghosts.

"We don't need to go through so much trouble. The reason I came directly to you is that I didn't trust the message sent by a single text," said Li Yao with a shift from her playful demeanor to a more serious tone.

"The people from our circle have decided to get rid of you before the team leader's plan ends. Fortunately, the headquarters' recent actions have had some impact, and their plan will likely be postponed a little," she said.

Yang Jian nodded, "I roughly guessed as much, and I've made the necessary preparations."

Such swift action was very characteristic of ghost controllers.

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"But I don't know the specifics of the plan yet. However, judging from the discussions at their meetings, it seems they're leaning toward making a move during your next supernatural event. That way, they can completely erase any suspicion of setting you up and avoid being held accountable by headquarters," Li Yao whispered into Yang Jian's ear.

"That's a pretty good idea," Yang Jian's eyes sharpened.

It looked like the group from the circle of friends had done their homework.

Dying in the next supernatural event would leave little room for doubt.

If it weren't for Li Yao's intelligence, Yang Jian had no doubt that he would have been killed, especially since he would have been unprotected and embroiled in a supernatural event, on top of being deliberately targeted. Death would indeed come unexpectedly.

"You're even praising them. You should be feeling tense right now, considering a whole group from the circle of friends is against you," Li Yao rolled her eyes.

Yang Jian pursed his lips and said, "You're wrong. They are the ones who should be tense. Once their plan is exposed, they'll have to face my furious retaliation. They are well aware of my threat, which is why they are so eager."

"So what are you planning to do?" Li Yao asked again.

"I need a list of the names and details of the Ghost Domain manipulators from the circle of friends—the more detailed, the better," Yang Jian said gravely.

Li Yao was taken aback at first, then widened her eyes and looked at him, "Are you thinking of striking first?"

"No, that would be too rash."

Then Li Yao started to urgently persuade him, "If you strike first, it's like stirring up a hornet's nest. Then, the people from the circle of friends will have an open excuse to deal with you. Moreover, if the situation escalates, headquarters won't protect you. The current situation is very delicate."

"If you step forward and disrupt the balance, you will offend many people—whether it's headquarters, the circle of friends, or other forces, they will look for ways to nip this problem in the bud."

"You are young and don't realize how deep the waters here are. This isn't as simple as dealing with supernatural events or killing a few people,"

Li Yao felt Yang Jian's idea was too simplistic and far too dangerous.

Ghost manipulators were not just simple individuals—there were many unseen and untouchable forces behind them.

Every front man among the Ghost manipulators was tied to significant matters. If Yang Jian started to eliminate other Ghost manipulators, the consequences would be terrifying.

After all, this world, in the end, is the world of humans.

It is not a world dominated by the Ghost Master. As long as the order remains, humans still control power and wealth, which meant that Yang Jian could not act recklessly.

"You do have a point,"

Yang Jian didn't deny Li Yao's perspective. He stood up from the sofa, walked to the large floor-to-ceiling window in the living room overlooking the dazzling city nightscape, and then counter-questioned, "Do you think I would die if I jumped from this ten-story building?"

"No," Li Yao immediately replied.

"And if you jumped?" Yang Jian asked.

Li Yao gave him a look, "That's obvious. Of course, I would be dead."

"That's the point. You're looking at the problem from your perspective, and I'm looking at it from mine. So you're not wrong, and neither am I. It's correct for you to fear the power of wealth and authority since you're just an ordinary person. But I'm different."

"My body harbors three ghosts, and if I so wish, I can wipe out any city within a minute."

"One minute might even be conservative. If I really got going... it would take less than ten seconds,"

Yang Jian placed his hand on the thick glass window, his pale, bloodless palm seemingly seizing the lives of everyone in the city.

Li Yao shivered upon hearing this, staring at Yang Jian's not-so-tall silhouette with shock, awe, and an indescribable fear in her eyes.

"Humans are truly fragile in front of ghosts, as frail as ants, crushed to death without even knowing how they died," Yang Jian turned his head and continued, "If even my own life has to be controlled by others, then what's the point of me struggling to survive up to now with the mastery over three ghosts?"

"I... understand. I will gather their information as soon as possible." Li Yao's voice was slightly uneasy, he was shaken by Yang Jian's words.

Or rather, Yang Jian's existence completely overturned her understanding of Ghost manipulators.

No Ghost manipulator had ever dared to make such bold claims—destroying a city in ten seconds.

But Li Yao had no doubt that Yang Jian could really do it.

No, not just Yang Jian. He might be just one of them. There were probably many others like Yang Jian in this world who could do the same.

If these people stepped out from the shadows into the public eye, the world would be turned upside down with the exposure of supernatural events.

"If there's nothing else, then you should get back to work. If it's discovered that you have been here for such a long time, your situation might become precarious," Yang Jian then said seriously.

He didn't want anything to happen to his undercover informant.

Not at least until the matter with the circle of friends was settled.

"Alright, I'll go and start compiling the data now," Li Yao stood up and quickly walked out.

As she reached the door, ready to close it, she couldn't help but take another glance at Yang Jian.

Yang Jian remained standing next to the window, a tall headless figure enveloping him in darkness, his figure obscured, blurred and elusive, with only a ghastly white palm and a sinister crimson eye remaining distinct through the shadows.

"He's not human... but also not a ghost," an idea flashed through Li Yao's mind.